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The myth of the coy female

Lily MasseyJanuary 8, 2024February 10, 2024014 mins

Lily Massey challenges the notion that males are active propagators of the next generation, while females are merely passive carers.

The Oxford ScientistDecember 15, 2023January 11, 202407 mins

This winter holiday, immerse yourself in an exciting portrayal of science on screen with this ultimate selection of science films.

Antoine LevieDecember 13, 2023January 8, 2024011 mins

Antoine Levie discusses the book ‘Why Trust Science?’ by Naomi Oreskes, and how currently, the trust in science is not universal.

Daniel AtkinsonDecember 8, 2023January 5, 2024022 mins

Daniel Atkinson explores the life of Roger Bacon, who delved into an extensive variety of scholary pursuits, from theology to science.

George RabinDecember 8, 2023December 8, 202309 mins

George Rabin discusses new research suggesting that human-to-human mpox transmission began in 2016 at the latest, prior to the 2022 outbreak.

Lili GanzerDecember 8, 2023January 13, 2024010 mins

Lilli Ganzer reports on new findings, which suggest that early phases of human reproduction are possible in space.

Jen JiangDecember 6, 2023January 5, 2024019 mins

Jen Jiang discusses the transformative impact of ancient DNA research in human history emphasising the need for cultural respect in research.

Ayaka HoggNovember 30, 2023December 27, 2023016 mins

Ayaka Hogg discusses Jenny Kendler’s ‘Tell it to the Birds’, bird conservation efforts, and the role of installation art in conservation.

Alice PebodyNovember 28, 2023January 13, 202409 mins

Alice Pebody explores the triumphs of xenotransplantation and discusses what this could mean for xenotransplantation in human therapeutics.

Ayaka HoggNovember 26, 2023January 13, 2024014 mins

Ayaka Hogg delves into Rabies, a disease of terror, and how a virus strikes the fear of wind and water into the hearts of those infected.